Originally Posted by
nike001
Alright - got the BMW Performance SSK installed. I enlisted the help of a friend in the BMW body shop to help after he got out (Body shop gets out 3:30, I get out @ 4:30)
Took about an hour and a half. The clip was easy to come off, but hard to get back on. Lived up to the name "bitch clip." The cup bushing was hard to get out, and easy to get back in. So those were the big hold ups. I also ended up putting the car in the air (lifts FTW) to help out.
Initial thoughts had me thinking not much had changed.. Then I drove it and realized that the bottom gears (2,4,6) are A LOT shorter. My dummy estimates are like ~30% or so. They're just the perfect distance from the neutral area. The top gears (1,3,5) didn't really change much in throw distance. I'd say ~10%.
IMO, the OE ZHP shifter was pretty perfect.. but if you're looking for a good amount shorter then this is it. It's not too short like the Z3M (IMO) where it's just moving 3 inches from gear to gear.. this shifter still provides that good 'SSK' feel without being overbearing.
Great job doing the research!
Capo
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